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Sweet Savings for Kids
Teach your kids the sweet, sweet skill of saving money
- Earn 6.00 APY on your first $1,000 for age 0-18
- Receive smart money tips
- Donut Shop App with games and lessons
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Get More Home. Easier Than Ever
Whether you’re purchasing a new home, are a first-time buyer, or thinking about a refinance. River Valley Credit Union's mortgage experts will help you dream big.
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Five easy tips to make the most of your summer travel
Travel is finally back in full swing, something we can all be thankful for this year. While staycations and remote-working vacations have been all the rage since 2020, pre-pandemic vacationing is making a comeback in 2022.
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“We have been members for many years and everything in our accounts has been taken care of perfectly. The employees have always been very friendly and helpful which is greatly appreciated.” – A Valued Member
- No monthly or annual fees
- No minimum balance
- Free debit and ATM cards
- Surcharge-free use of nearly 30,000 ATMs nationwide
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- Overdraft Privilege and Overdraft Protection options
- Online Banking
- Free mobile check deposit from our app
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Saving for College
How much is enough? We’re asked all the time about saving for college. It’s unique to each family, school, etc. Below is a great article to help you… Learn More →
RVCU Staff Blog: Fraud Prevention and Scam Spotting
You open your mail. You won the lottery! As you read the letter saying how much you’ve won, your mind starts racing. Now, you can go on that… Learn More →
Tips on Buying a Car
Buying a new vehicle can be fun and enjoyable if you do your homework. River Valley Credit Union wants to help make the process of buying a vehicle… Learn More →
Zogo
We've partnered with Zogo, a gamified financial literacy app that allows you to earn gift cards while you learn!
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Welcome
Welcome to River Valley Credit Union! We're a community credit union in Iowa serving people who live or work in Story County and the surrounding counties. We first opened in Ames, Iowa in October of 1961, and since then have grown to serve over 6,000 members with greater than $89 million in assets. We invite you to help us grow even more by becoming a member today!
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RVCU's Virtual Branch
Access your RVCU accounts via the internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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RVCU Blog
As a credit union, our goal is to provide our members and our community with content and information meant to empower and educate. Here, we will share important news, meaningful tips and tricks, as well as helpful resources. Be sure to check in often!
Catch up on our latest post: 20 No Spend Weekend Activities We Love
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